Nazareth Looks to Revamp Certification Process for Shared Police Officers
Nazareth Borough Council's Police Committee will contact neighboring police departments to discuss how to better handle annual training -- and associated costs -- for shared officers.
Nazareth Borough wants to establish a better training and certification process for police officers who work for neighboring departments. “[Part-time officers are] working for other departments and we’re picking up the full tab,” said Jack Herbst, chairman of Nazareth Borough Council’s Police Committee. “I don’t think we should be paying for part-timers’ training. Our taxpayer dollars are going to benefit other departments.” Nazareth Borough employs two full-time officers and seven part-time officers. The full-time officers are ensured 40 hours of training, because it’s a stipulation in their contract. Police Chief Thomas Trachta explained that no officer can hit the street until they comply with Act 120. According to the Municipal Police…
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Wayne Schissler
10:30 pm on Thursday, January 24, 2013
Why does it always seem that when it comes to the borough and its running of the police department "the problems" are the mandatory requirements to run the department? Just like the "problem" of paying for workman's compensation - the basic cost of doing business that all employers have to deal with. There must be discretionary areas that can be cut or not added to future budgets. Please explain … more ›